Consultant Clinician

Nurse Consultant Paul heads up the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic.

With 18 years working in NHS paediatric services, he brings a wealth of clinical experience, leadership, and a deep commitment to innovative, person-centred care.

He was instrumental in leading his team to secure a CQC outstanding rating for the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic from
England’s independent regulator of health and social care. Paul leads the Gender Plus endocrine pathway, focusing on integrated multidisciplinary care.

A key member of the NHS GIDS Endocrine team, Paul led the nursing team, conducted assessments, collaborated with mental health colleagues, and oversaw hormone treatments.

He served as the paediatric endocrinology representative on the NHS England committee responsible for developing the National Gender Identity Development Service. His design of the endocrine nurse-led pathway earned NHS awards for outstanding care and service innovation.

Paul is a member (and a former council member) of BAGIS and WPATH.

Hormone Clinic Patient Coordinator

Stacey has been working in healthcare for the past 20 years in various settings, from laser eye clinics, to private dentistry, GP practices and children’s cardiology. She worked for the Gender Identity Development Service’s northern endocrine clinic as their multidisciplinary coordinator for seven years - a role that Stacey was passionate about. She brings this passion to her work with the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic.

Consultant Clinician

Consultant Endocrinologist, Dr Tomas Ahern, is registered in Ireland with the Medical Council (123720). He trained in Manchester and at St. Columcille's Hospital Loughlinstown. Dr. Ahern has served as Consultant Endocrinologist for the Louth Hospitals since 2016, after working as a Consultant at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.

As clinical lead for endocrinology, he established specialist clinics in reproductive endocrinology, metabolic bone disease, and adrenal disease. His research contributions include publications in peer-reviewed international journals on reproductive endocrinology and service optimisation, as well as clinical trials involving steroid hormones and incretin therapies. Dr. Ahern has been treating patients with gender incongruence since 2016 and joined the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic team in Dublin in 2023.

Hormone Clinic Administrator | Birmingham

Annika is excited to be a member of the Birmingham Gender Plus Hormone Clinic team. As a queer person, they are proud to be involved with supporting access to gender-affirming healthcare. Annika is neurodivergent and cares deeply about maintaining a comfortable, positive environment for neurodiverse patients at Gender Plus Hormone Clinic.  Alongside their work in the clinic, Annika volunteers in children's radio, where they regularly lose to 10 year olds in tense games of Uno.

Hormone Clinic Administrator + Research Assistant | Dublin

Nat has a Master's of Science in Psychology, with diverse experience supporting individuals who experience depression and who are bipolar. Like all of the team here at Gender Plus, Nat is committed to implementing a person-centered and holistic approach throughout her work. She is a proud ally, passionate about transgender and non-binary rights and is committed to advocating for fair and evidence-based gender care.

Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nicky began her nurse training as a registered mental health nurse in 1999 and has since worked in a variety of settings in children and young people's services in both mental health and primary care teams, as well as adult services.

Prior to joining Gender Plus in May 2024, she worked for four years in gender services. At Gender Plus Nicky is able to utilise her skills in both the initial endocrine assessments and reviews, prescribing and offering psycho social support to people who are on their treatment pathway.

Nicky is dedicated to ensuring people are treated with kindness, respect and understanding.

Sam brings a unique combination of clinical, creative and academic experience to his work. With a background in NHS clinical services, including the COVID-19 Vaccine Service and Primary Care, he has a deep understanding of patient care and the importance of clear, compassionate communication. His illustrative and arts practice has explored themes of queer intimacy through the lens of transgender lived experience, with works exhibited internationally in Paris, New York and Tokyo. Outside of his clinical and creative work, Sam is pursuing a PhD exploring non-verbal social cues of consent - a natural extension of his commitment to queer visibility and understanding.

With over ten year’s experience in management roles, Jaimes has built up a comprehensive set of skills in operations and leadership. He is deeply committed to working with the community and is proud to be doing so as part of an organisation with such a focus on research-led patient care. Outside of work, Jaimes is a huge fitness and well-being fan. He is also pursuing a master’s degree in Geography and Social Studies.

Lucy joined the team in January 2026 as an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist and Non-Medical Prescriber. An NMC-registered nurse, she has worked across NHS gender services in a range of clinical roles since 2018, building extensive expertise in hormone treatment, physical health, and holistic assessment. Lucy is committed to safe, evidence-based prescribing and takes a genuinely individualised approach to care - she firmly believes that good care starts with understanding a person's lived experience and what they want from their healthcare. She places great importance on shared decision-making and continuity of care, ensuring that patients feel respected, informed and supported at every stage of their journey. Lucy is a member of the British Association of Gender Identity Specialists (BAGIS).